Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VERIFY THE DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE:
This DTC must be active for the results of this test to be valid.
1. Perform any Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that may apply.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Using the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
4. Using the scan tool, read and record Environmental Data.
5. Using the scan tool, erase DTCs.
6. Start the engine.
7. Slowly turn the steering wheel from lock to lock.
8. Using the scan tool, read and record DTCs.
  Is the DTC active at this time?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 2
  No
  - Perform the ABS-INTERMITTENT CONDITION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
INSPECT THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STEERING COLUMN AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FOR INCORRECT INSTALLATION OR DAMAGE
NOTE:
If available, check the vehicle repair history for collision damage.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the vehicle for proper wheel alignment.
3. Inspect the vehicle for damage causing tracking problems or steering wheel misalignment.
4. Inspect the steering column and intermediate shaft for damage.
  Were any problems found?
  
  Yes
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Go To 3
CHECK THE STEERING ANGLE
1. Turn steering wheel so wheels point in a straight ahead position.
2. With scan tool, read the steering angle.
  Is the Steering Angle reading within ±15° of 0°?
  
  Yes
  - Go To 4
  No
  - Go To 5
CHECK STEERING ANGLE CHANGE
1. Turn steering wheel so wheels point in a straight ahead position.
2. With scan tool, graph the steering angle sensor to see if the reading ever travels above the 720° while rotating the steering wheel from lock to lock.
3. Rotate steering wheel to the right and the degrees will decrease and rotating steering wheel to the left the degrees will increase.
  Did the steering angle change accordingly with no irregularities and display lower than 720° from lock to lock?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Replace the Steering Control Module (SCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
CHECK THE CLOCKSPRING (SAS) INSTALLATION
WARNING:
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

NOTE:
Proper Clockspring (SAS) installation is crucial for proper operation.
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Verify that the Clockspring (SAS) is properly installed. Refer to CLOCKSPRING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  Is the Clockspring (SAS) properly installed?
  
  Yes
  - Replace the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, STEERING COLUMN, REMOVAL .
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  No
  - Repair as necessary.
  - Perform the ABS VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .